Mary Elizabeth Faulkner, age 94 of Cullman, formerly of Jacksonville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born, November 25, 1931 to Rev. Olan R. Deason and Alva Mae Deason.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband and father of her son, Willie Lester Smith; second husband, Arthur Faulkner; brother, Elbert Deason; and sister, Janie Nunnally.
Survivors include her son, Dallas (Kimberly) Smith; grandchildren, Zachary (Ashley) Smith, Jonathan (Katelyn) Smith, James (Ashton) Parsons, and Ashley (Jeremy) Crawford; 9, great grandchildren; nephew, Dennis Deason (Twyla), nieces, Lynn Nunnally and Denise Powell (Ed) ; and a host of other family and friends.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and her faith was a precious part of her life. Her hope rested in the promises of God, and her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the presence of her Lord.
She will be remembered for the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories she leaves behind. Her family was her blessing, and her love will remain a lasting part of their lives. Though she is no longer with them, her legacy will live on through every life she touched and every heart she loved. Those who knew and loved her will always remember her sweet and familiar words, “I love you, hun.” Though her voice may be silent now, those precious words will live on in the hearts of her loved ones, a lasting reminder that love never truly says goodbye.
The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Woodland Village Health Care and North Alabama Hospice for the love, compassion, and exceptional care shown to our mother.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
